[Eating patterns among the elderly of different socioeconomic groups living in a urban area of southeastern Brazil]. / Padrão alimentar de idosos de diferentes estratos socioeconômicos residentes em localidade urbana da região sudeste, Brasil.
Rev Saude Publica
; 28(3): 187-91, 1994 Jun.
Article
em Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7747076
Two hundred and eight three male and female elderly subjects were studied. They participated in the Multicentric project: "Health assessment of elderly people living in the urban area of S. Paulo", Brazil, and were stratified by socio-economic level in three areas of S. Paulo city. The food frequency questionnaire was applied in order to discover their food pattern. The results show that for the energy-producing foods more than 90% of the total sample eat tubers, rice, bread and pasta; however, only the rice and bread are consumed daily. As for protein, 70% or more of the elderly people eat beans, beef, poultry, milk and eggs but for the daily consumption there are differences between the 3 regions. More than 85% of the subjects eat fruits, leafy and other vegetables; nevertheless, the frequency of their daily consumption is bigger in the wealthier area. The dietetic information shows that the group analysed has the same food pattern as other population groups as far the energy-producing foods are concerned; there are, however, some difference as regards the protein foods and fruit and vegetables.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Comportamento Alimentar
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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Pt
Revista:
Rev Saude Publica
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil